Lidderwat
A riverside high-altitude pasture upstream of Aru Valley, reached on foot in about 11 km. It is also a base camp for Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake.
Lidderwat lies at about 3,050 m, in an open pasture where two tributaries of the western branch of the Lidder River meet, surrounded by pines and snow peaks. In summer herders put up seasonal huts. From Aru Valley it is about 11 km along the river, roughly 4 hours one way, and you can also ride horses. Fit hikers can make it a one-day round trip, but most people camp here and then continue to Kolahoi Glacier (about one day) or Tarsar Lake. A guide is required, and some routes have been restricted since 2025, so check before setting out.
Opening hours
Hiking season Jun–Sep
Nearby sights
- Aru Valley
- Betaab Valley
- Pahalgam Golf Course
- Pahalgam
- Lidder River
- Mamleshwar Temple (Mamal)
- Baisaran Meadow
- Chandanwari